Horse Camp
Open seasonally from May through September 30, weather permitting. No reservations required. No potable water available; campers must bring their own water supply and pack out all trash.
Northern Region Camping & Target Restrictions, Pallet Prohibition
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Idaho
Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
About
Horse Camp is a small dispersed camping area designed specifically for equestrian recreation in the Tobacco Area of Kootenai National Forest, Montana. Located 12.5 air miles from the town of Fortine at elevations between 2,100 and 2,800 feet, this site caters to horseback riders exploring the surrounding forest trails. The camp offers two sites, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring. Horse-specific amenities include hitching rails, feed bins, and food storage lockers for bear-safe storage. A vault toilet is provided, but there is no potable water on site. The area can accommodate trailers up to 32 feet in length. As a dispersed camping area, Horse Camp operates on a pack-it-out basis with no trash service. The site is typically open from May through September, weather permitting. The surrounding Kootenai National Forest offers extensive trail systems suited for horseback riding across varied terrain and skill levels.
Directions
Located 12.5 air miles from Fortine, Montana in the Tobacco Area of Kootenai National Forest.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 32ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 293-6211 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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